Don't bother going anywhere else for coffee if you're near Ionia, Sozo's should be your first and…read moreonly stop. I've been to a lot of coffee shops in nearby cities and big cities around the country and Sozo's is just as good if not better than any I've visited. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the environment is really laid back, with lots of space to sit and work or meet with friends, coworkers, or classmates. They source their own beans, and make their own baked goods in house. I'll often order their drip cause it's so good, but I also love their pour over, the Nutty Irishman, or just a plain Cortado. And I always keep their beans on hand for home. Please visit, enjoy, and support Rodney and Mindy and this small/local business!

When I moved to Ionia from GR over a year ago, I was worried that Biggby was my only option... I…read morewas so relieved to find Sozo. This is a real coffee lovers heaven. The staff is consistently friendly and fast, the baked goods are always bangin, and the atmosphere is super cozy. And the prices are very fair. This place is miles above any of the GR coffee shops I loved in every way. 10/10

Super friendly and menu thick, easy to find in this small mid Michigan village with one little main…read moredowntown area for plenty of easy parking and wondering around once caffeinated, us four guys discovered a simple and easy going interior that's comfortable for our hang time and a quick bit of work during our Monday autumn vacation. There's so much to eye over from lattes, teas, boba, soups, sandwiches, breakfast, and plenty more that I wish we had planned for food needs here instead of eating back at our cottage. Got quick service and drinks appeared, the hot cider warmed us all up just from a taste test, and my Opal latte was great for feasting on sugar and java. There's surprisingly no rewards program but the wifi was fast and bathrooms clean, can highly recommend!

Love this spot! Cute little coffee shop in Lakeview that is a must stop for drinks. The staff is…read morealways friendly and fast and we try to pop in every time we are in town. Our family gets hot and cold beverages and haven't found one we didn't like. We love the almond bliss and the crème brûlée. The menu rotates and has monthly flavors that always sound delicious. The cafe also has food items that look and smell delicious- but we haven't tried them yet. Can't wait to get lunch there this summer!

On a work route northbound today and we needed some drinks. We stopped at the Sweet Shop for some…read morehot drinks. I ordered a hot chocolate large size and my husband got a cappuccino. The server Eric was very friendly and the place is very cute and clean with little things to look at. Thank you so much for the boost. this is really cute spot will remember this. Drinks were delicious and hot.

Bret Hart said he was "the best there is, the best there was, and the best there'll ever will be"…read moreWell, I hate to tell ya Bret, but I got some bad news for you ----- cause boy - you ain't got 'ish on Sweet Stop. HANDS DOWN. Definitely recommend anyone within in a 10 mile radius (- hell - even a 100 mile radius -) to take a little detour and make a stop at my favorite spot -- TRUST ME -- I GUARANTEE you wouldn't regret a damn thing. For a new little place, it's impressive how quickly they worked out them startup kinks and got their ducks in a row. Quick learners that they are, it's no surprise that, just as effortlessly, it's equally impressive just how much they've grown and flourished. I am genuinely looking forward to seeing what the future holds for this place - in a years time - 5 years time - hell A 100 YEARS - cause it's gotta be mindblowing. These folks' minds seriously know no limit and they're CONSTANTLY proving themselves -- challenging themselves and raising the bar - Skies the limit? Nah - the UNIVERSE couldn't stop them. (watch out GR Bakeries - you got some LEGIT competition with this lil mom and pop)

Came by a Thursday morning around 11AM. The staff was extremely attentive and welcoming. They…read moreguided us through the menu and were very patient with our party of 5. The spot was fairly empty and tables were clean. I ordered a cappuccino and a PB banana toast. The cappuccino was good, very traditional, but the coffee was a bit more milky than I expected. The toast was very good, the bread was perfectly toasted and the PB ratio was amazing. Overall, would revisit and try oder items from their menu. They had a great selection of patries and specialty coffee.

While waiting for my wife and grandaughters shopping near by I stopped for a cup of brew on a…read moreSaturday morning. Very pleasant shop with a good coffee selection and a comfortable atmosphere. Just a great small town coffee shop

Stopped in for my first time today. Staff (owner?) is extremely kind. I got a doughnut and it was…read morevery good and fresh. Can't wait to go back

Nice seating area. Excellent bread. Yummy donuts, my favorite is the cinnamon sweet roll with…read morechocolate frosting. Never had something I didn't like. [If you're looking for a latte, this isn't the place]

Delicious coffee. It's basic but good! They have some good items but it was taking too long so I…read morecancelled my order.

Wonderful local coffee shop. Housemade syrups and specialty drinks, & bakery items. Coffee was…read moresmooth and flavorful. The pistachio latte and pumpkin latte were delicious! Service was friendly and helpful.

This is a very cute place and incredibly family friendly…read more The coffee is great. The service is above and beyond. The atmosphere is very inviting. They have special events throughout the seasons also. Highly recommend!

I say, even though they were trying really hard to impress me, but I would really like the coffee…read more I think it was just a little too watery service was par ambience was OK.

My lord, been sitting in the drive thru for 20 minutes (still not at the window) this is…read moreridiculous. Absolutely unacceptable. No coffee worth sitting here for 20 minutes with 4-5 cars ahead of me. First and last time I will be here.

Spent 4 days at Wilson state park and was thankful bigbys was close by. Great staff at this…read morelocation. Had a coffee each day and tried a Bragel, which is a breakfast sandwich on a bagel. Great flavor and can't wait to have it again.

best donut in Michigan for sure. Owner is very nice and staff is very knowledgeable thank you for…read morebeing here. the only issue is I have to drive 40 mins to get here

We had to go to an appointment near Grand Rapids today. So my hubby wanted to stop by this bakery…read morethat was recently voted #1 Bakery in Michigan. Can I have anything... No ... Yeah I'm crying. But I ordered everything I would if I could. And my hubby tried everything. Do I think you should go out of your way Yes! Especially now when we have nothing to do but drive these days. Everything was freshly baked different unique flavors. We ordered one of everything basically. Got into the car my hubby tried a little bite of everything and then we actually went back in to get more of things so that we could share them with other people. They had a Malple Toasted Coconut Cinnamon Roll... I tasted the frosting it was delicious. The texture was super soft by feel. He loves them. We also got a four pack of regular cinnamon rolls which we haven't tried yet. They had a homemade oatmeal sandwich cookie that was pretty good, but not the best ever. Homemade nutter butter cookies. The frosting inside was a little sugary, I tasted that, but other than that he said it was a great mixture between crunchy and soft. They have a cappuccino donut... I tasted the frosting and the filling Oh my God... If I could eat them we would have ordered a dozen. And he agrees. The apple fritters... Amazing. We haven't tried the turnovers yet. They have Apple, blueberry, raspberry, and cherry And the scones looked amazing although we didn't actually get one. The baker really seem to know his stuff. As someone who cooks all the time and goes to restaurants and likes to try new restaurants and see what other people are doing I really appreciate the fact that he also does the same. He goes places, he tries things and it gives him new perspective. And it shows that he really is into perfecting his craft. Bottom line if you're in the area you should go. If you're not in the area and you have nothing else to do you should probably still go! Everything is great and fresh and they are super friendly and helpful As with everything there's always a con. My only complaint would be that the baker wasn't wearing a mask but maybe where they are, you might not need to. I don't know what the numbers are there.

Lovely coffee shop with historical vibe. Seasonal housemade syrups. Breakfast sandwich was…read moredelicious. Rosemary grapefruit latte was unique and tasty. My daughter got the iced chai cider and said she loved it. Service was super friendly. A+

Custom lattes, carefully selected teas, seltzer and kombucha on tap, there's plenty of space to…read moreenjoy all of these along with their selection of baked goods. I fell in love with their lattes. Waypoint makes their own syrups. This allows for the sweet spit in latte sweetness - not an over the top sticky sweet flavor. The space here bright and airy. There are several sitting spaces, and the when the weather is right, they use space outside. The business seems community-focused as they have some locally made items for sale for the holidays. Service was friendly, too.